Lexique et définitions - S

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    • SanforizedSanforized
      Industrial process that pre-shrinks the denim fabric to limit shrinkage after washing....
    • SelvedgeSelvedge
      A selvedge jean refers to a pair of jeans made from denim woven on traditional shuttle looms...
    • Selvedge IDSelvedge ID
      "Selvedge" comes from "self-edge", meaning a self-finished edge with no cutting or overlocking....
    • Shrink-to-fit

      The term “shrink-to-fit” refers to unsanforized denim that naturally shrinks during the first wash or soak. This process allows the fabric to adapt to the wearer’s body, creating a more personalized fit. After the initial shrinkage, the denim will slightly stretch again with wear, improving comfort over time.

    • Shuttle loomShuttle loom
      An old-fashioned weaving machine where a shuttle passes the weft thread back and forth across...
    • SlubbySlubby
      Describes denim with visible irregularities and thicker spots in the yarn (called slubs). These...